At the Pacific Forestry Centre (PFC), the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (ACL) supports many researchers: PFC scientists and technicians, university experts and staff from other government departments. Staff like ACL head David Dunn prepare samples and analyze soil, sediment, water, nutrient solutions and plant materials as a service to researchers. The lab’s specialized equipment includes chromatographs, spectrometers, centrifuges, grinding mills, water baths, ovens and a freeze dryer.
David Dunn, head of the chemical services laboratory, and Grace Ross, analytical chemistry technician, use a spectrometer in the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
Spectrometer: A piece of equipment used to measure and record radiation levels
Lab Support: Measuring up
Pacific Forestry Centre: Analytical Chemistry
At the Pacific Forestry Centre (PFC), the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (ACL) supports many researchers: PFC scientists and technicians, university experts and staff from other government departments. Staff like ACL head David Dunn prepare samples and analyze soil, sediment, water, nutrient solutions and plant materials as a service to researchers. The lab’s specialized equipment includes chromatographs, spectrometers, centrifuges, grinding mills, water baths, ovens and a freeze dryer.
David Dunn, head of the chemical services laboratory, and Grace Ross, analytical chemistry technician, use a spectrometer in the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
Spectrometer: A piece of equipment used to measure and record radiation levels
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